davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

wAsnINCToN. Aug (SDeeidb. b.-secretary Whitneys
sharp disapprova OF the recommendation OF three OF
the heads that tho PalOs be repaired seems
10 Indicate that his views have undergone marked
change since February 1, on which date
he addressed letter to the House Naval
Committee recommending immediate appropriation
OF 900 be expended between that date and June
80 repairs the Hartford, kearsargc, Swatara'
Thetis other vessels therein named In that
letter Mr. Whitney said:
Nv view with regard to any large expenditure upon
these that II the question were 10 DC consluele
entirely separate from the conditions prevail
nr nc tho present time. tho expenditures
should be considered as wasteiu ana I0olsn
for the ships will little value in war Under
the special circumstances which obtain at the present
moment not prepared 10 advise against me sppro-
pr ton SUCH Is necessary 10 Eet ahoaI heso
ships They perform function In time OF peace ihpor
tant commerce, and 1t Is not unlikely that tney
may bs needed within the next six or eight months
for PURPOSES observation and for such sght security
a, they may able afford ut points where our com
mercial Interests may require them
In their ndaton for the repair OF the falos
Commodores Wilson, Walker and Loring state that she Is
the only vessel in tho navy capable OF visiting all the
treaty ports In China and IL for that reason an
extremely valuable vessel for that station sne Is ost
10 s nothing built or building thst can
ake her place" They further state that the repairs
serviceabe for tho next twenty years" ms recon-
NE nda0n would to be in harmony Win hat maue
by Secretary whitney himself no longer ago thah as'
Eehr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
PROSPECT ZOE CORN. PorArOEs AyD corrox.

PROSPECT FOR CORN, POIAIOES AND COIION.
CHICAGO. Aug. The following crop summary Will
appear I'm this weeks issue OF The Farmers Recie,c
reports indicate thatthe corn crop has materially
suffered throughout the West from the lOngcontinued
drouth Local rains have fallen in many localities since
our reports reached but 1t is questionable whether
the damage the crop be repaired even by general
rains crop in many parts OF the West is in most
lament table condition Wisconsin, Michigan. Iowa, Mis-
souri, Ohio Minnesota and Dakota have suffered less than
the other states Potatoes suffering from the contn
ued drouth. Pastures In very bad condition een
orally but less where local rains have fallen. The
prospects for a crop of apples are very SLIM
MEMPHIS, Tenn Aug. THE regular monthly crop
report for the Memphis District which embraces west
Tennessee North Mississippi North Arkansas and North
Alabama TO be published tomorrow by Hill. Fontainc
4 Co. will say: 1.-THE outlook on the whole. s satisfac
tory and yield largely In excess OF last year can con
IDENTIFY be anticipated Tho season Is fully two weeks
earlier than last year. and picking which will begin In
some localities about August 20. will become general
throu the district by September 10 The cora crop
especially in Alabama and Mississippi reported unus
ally and the yield will be above average and more
than necessary for homo consumption"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
PORRTyG CARSIN A FREIGHT YARD.

IvDIANAPOLIs, Aug. 7 t>pecaD.-A bold attempt
at train robbery made on the Panhandle line
about 3 o'clock this morning. About midnight the
switohmen in the Panhandle freight yards discovered
FIVE men robbing OF merchandise. 1hey at
tempted to capture the robbers but we're compelled
to throw up their hands and walk away. Two or
three hours later five men, supposed to he the ones
who robbed the car, slipped on outgoing freilht
train lust beyond the city limits, and covering the
engineer and train men with revol,ers searched the
cars but failed to ind an, thing they wanted. 1hs
robbrrs dsap peared in the fields along the road
None of them masked. and the leader was recog-
nized Al Kerr no orious the1 whom the poloe
have been trying tor months to capture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
PROGRAMME OF RACES OFF MARBLEHEAD.

BosroS. Aag GSpeeiab.-The for The Her
aid Cup of Marbehead. on Thursday rext
promises to be interesting. The race wss
agreed upon early in June, before The Herald
cup offered II determined then TO invite the
NewYOrk yachts enter but not then expect ed
that many would around the Cape.
The Will be tue same as IN the
June regatta triangle OF thirty six miles from Han
Way Rock. twelve miles TO a stake-bost on HariinS's :
LEDGE thence twevs miles 10 stake boat southeast OF
Hardugs. and thence TO Half Way Rock There Will be
for first aud second class schooners OF the New
York aud Eastern Yacht Clubs. measuring htty
feet over and first second and third class
sloops measuring forty feet The prizes VIII no
$3.50 for rsciss schooncrs and $50 sccond prize ono
prize of 800 to secondclass schOoners $3.50 TO ts
class soops and $50 second prize.
800 second class sloops and $50 for second prize
$75 for thirdcass sl00ps The start Will be at ii ~
q. m from Half Way Rock Marbehead. The races for
the prizes named will be strictly under Eastern iacht
Club rules which rigid The club has accepted tne
81 900 trophy offered by The Herald with the express
understanding that 10 to be sailed for the Regatta
Committee may direct It will be sailed for by the hst
and second class sloops sailing rs one class Ihi Dehs
special prize the committee will not be bound by tae
rules and to prevent unjust discrimination and an un-
fair handicap i've minutes additional will be allowed 10
the second-class In which to cross the line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

THE AUTHORIZATION MAJORITY IN TEXAS
Fr. WORTH. Aug ,speeiaD. Complete and ofhcia
returns received from eighty counties In the state
give an anti prohibition majority of 56,422 only ten
counties Of the eighty nine show prohibition ma!or
Ity. Those eighty counties include all the ciies
and most Of the large towns. There are ninety Two
counties yet to be heard rom but most OF them poiH
less than two hundred votes. II Is propaoe that tho
rama,p,ng countes will swell the anti-prohbition ma
iority TO 10000 but 1t Is not likely to go beyond that
fgr, JSe RET urrls complete enough to show that
I'll The amendmcnts defeated by large majorities.
-iALvEsTON, Tex, Aug. THE election returns re-
celyed last night were meagre and come In slowly.
Those received up midnight did not increase the ma
ionty against the prohibition amendment contained In
Yesterdays report by over 5000, making the total
majority thus far against the amendment $4,000
Rsturus received by The Ners from 5O7 voting
precincts In the State show majority OF
GAS against the Prohibition amendment and pdlcae
thar the amendment has been defeated In the stato
BY over $4,000 votes There 10 no d1ubt saat NE
otner amendments arc defeated By smaller na)efwss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
A CHIEF OF POLICE BEATEN.

NEw-HAvES, Conn, Aug. Edward McDermott, a
ruan this city, to-day assaulted and seriously. not
fatally injured Charles Bollman Chief Of the New
Haven Police Department. Bollmans nose was
broken and his head terribly bruised
He WAS also kicked In several places About year
ago McDermott assaulted and brutally kicked Officer
Tighe and would probably have killed him II Chief
Bonan, who happened 70 be passing. had not como
TO bis rescue McDermott was severely punished
for this offence and s~ore vengeance against Bolman
In mis- term Of office Boman has incurred the dislike OF
the ruans and threats have often been made against
him Ii s reported that McDermOtt was hired TO commit
the assault but yet there positive proof that this
In true. McDermott Is under arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
LABOR QU4RRELS ~ BUFFALO.

OBJECTING TO SPEECHES FROM GEORGE BLAIR
AID DR. MGLYSN-sCoRiNG ONE or GOVERNOR
HILLS MEN.
BUFFALO. Aug. (Speciah.-The Central Labor Union
had red hot meeting last night which lasted long after
midnight Among the speakers invited for tho Labor
Day celebration September were DIR. Nc
Glynn and Congressman Farauhar. l.. f. Fitzpatrick
OF Cincinnati; John swnton and George Blair.
To President strasser. OF the National Cigarmakers
Union George Blar's seemed TO be rel rag. lie
dec lined TO talk the platform with Blair and
Blair's dropped. Delegate Wade SAID;
"I object 10 the name OF Dr. McOlynn. lie represents
n different cause and party. move that his
name be dropped. He Is n bold, bad man"
II dropped by vote OF To T. In
executive session later this action was sidered
McGynn will lie allowed ~ talk. President ~rssser
accused Factory Inspector Franey OF Governor s
appone~ OF neglect OF duty aud The latter responded
holly. They nearly blows over Mr strasser's
assertion that Franey was lobbyist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
MURDERED By HIS son. AGE TEN.

FULTON, Mo, Aug Tin the inquest on the body OF
Herson Smith. who assassnated four miles south 6f
town Friday. the evidence pointed TO Smiths son
Mentor the murderer. The boz admitted doing the
shooting and said he persu ded TO do by his
sister and "a coored boy whom lie met in Flu
Mentor only ten years old He his father did
him well and whipped him for staying away from
home the night OF August l. The whipping done In
the morning and IL seems the boy watched for chance
% murder MS father
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
p1spLEAsED GERMAN CATHOLICS IN LNDLANA.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7 (Speciap.-There is no little
stir amoog German Catholics in Indiana over tue "ef-
man Catholic Convrn ion to be held in Chicago on
September q. For some time there has been discord
among the Germans aud the English speaking branch
OF the Church in the Vncennes Diocese, which COM
prises the southern halt of Indiana and presided
over by Bishop Chathard, an American by birth.
When th, Bishop returned from Rome a few days
ago and was rendered public reception. none OF the
German Catholics attended it, except Que OF the
Chathard Club, which managed the affair. did not in
yite any of the Germans. Another thing that widens
the breach Is that the Chathaid Club aud other
Catholic organizations strong advocates OF tetota
ism, which is offensive TO the Germans They have
various grievances all OF which WILL it is understood.
be presented to the Chicago convention with the hope
that some action will be taken that will result in
more conside deration from the Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
DANGEROUSLY STA ABBED IN 4 FIGHT.

John Rooney, age nineteen, printer living AT NO.
"a Chry yste-st, was stabbed at 80 yesterday
in tho back near the spinal column while engaged In
a quarrel with two Italians In front of the low resort
at No 1IO Muiberry-st. Rooney went into the place
In a drunken condition and quarrelled with Giovanni
Tnrrau brotherln-law of Charles Spaser, bartender:
The I'll rec out into the street and continued
their fight there. IL ended in Spalger driving q
knife into Rooney. The iatter was taken 10 the
chambers street Hospital, and Coroner Levy took bis
statement. His wound, although not necessarily
fatal. ia dangerous. spalger and Turntu were both
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
r,,vSrrn INFESTED WITH WEEyIL.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA local paper says; "A na1secd
OF this city discovered that some OF the
cars Of ha1sesd received from the Northwest contain
weev to an alarming extent II the seed Is as numer
ously infested as the inspector says It will not mako
fax seed oil The inspector thinks the weev no found is
NJ now variety this he is not certain and he has
submitted the matter the scientific Investigations OF
he Illinois state Board OF Agriculture. The insect 10 not
I'm the seed this years crop but nfests the crop or
Last year To what extent some OF the new crop has
been affected by contact Is not known but certain
that none of the elevator peoDe will accept the seed
with the insect for the pest is in the house ts hard
1eto ont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
p1KJyo UP AN ANCIENT TRAysGREssIoy

crscISNArr, Aug. tSpecab.-A clerical scandal Is
agtating the German Evangelical churches On Tues-
day the Rev j. C. Kraemer. OF st. Louis. came here TO
be pastor of ST. Peters Evangelical Church letter
from Minneapolis stated that Mr. Krsemer had served
three years In prison for embezzement while
in the German postal service years ago Other letters
repeated this charge Some OF the other ministers have
ade opposition Mr. kraemers taking charge
of his church and others havo taken his part. Mr.
Kraemer himself does not deny the charge but says II
twenty years OF honorable and right living does not
cover fault Christian charity Is meaningless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
FOUL PLAY AT WHITELEY'S.
IMPOSSIBLE TO INSURE ESTABLISHMENT BE-

IMPOSSIBLE TO INSURE HIS ESTABLISHMENT BE-
CAUSE THE COMPANIES THOUGHT THERE WAS
A GRUDGE AG ,INoT HIM.
LONDON, Aug. Fire engines are still playing upon
the ruins of whteley's establishment which Is COM
pleely gutted The loss is estimated at from 1900 600
to 100000. Three bodies have been extrcated from
the ruins 1t is believed that there four bodies
buried in the ruins there OF distress heard
after explos that occurred while the dre was
burning In interview to day Mr. Whteley appeared
to be by overwhelmed by the disaster He said
he prepared devote his energies to repairing the
loss He left London Saturday morning with his sons
who had just arrived from college on holiday visit
He heard OF the fire from the British Consul at Osend
This is the fifth and disastrous fire In the Whiteley
establishment since 1892 By fire in June. 1888, Mr.
Yhiteey lost R350000. Four shops burned. Yes
Vtdays fire destroyed seven shops Mr. Whcley IL con
WINGED that 100000 will not cover the loss.
II would be inaccurate to say that he Is not insured
though he has had the greatest diculy IN obtaining IN
He offered high premiums without avail, the
insurance companies cOnceivng that somebody had
spite against him. They willing however. to in
his private residence and those of mis- employees
Mr. Wheley is convinced that there has been foul play
On every occasion the fire appeared to break out In
twenty places at once On this occasion hames were
seen bursting from three floors simultaneously. Hc
does not believe that Of his employees are culpabe
The loss from the last three fires has fallen almost en-
trelv upon Mr.. Wheley. the insurance being hardly
worth mentioning Mr.. Whteiey says he will rebuild
Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
SHELTER ISLAND YACHT CLUB REGATTA

The Shelter Island Yacht Club has invited owners OK
oil soop yachts under fortyve feet in .asth. Of all
catboats and naphha launches to sail In its annual re-
gata Saturday The sloops will be of two classes ana
the catboas OF four classes Prizes will be awardei 10
the winners in each class The start will be made from
the Shelter Island Heights pier at p. Entries may
be made with Secretary W. Il. Hill, Shelter Island
Heights hut there will be entrance fees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

EgGINEERING FEAT ON THE PESNSfLVANIA.
LANCASTER Penn, Aug. Five thousand people TINS
onny witnessed the removal OF the iron bridge tho
Railroad across Conestoga Creek TO tom
porary timber supports fortyve feet distant TO permit
the erection of stone bridge the old site Ihc re,
mova made In fifteen minutes ana In An nouT s""
twenty minutes trAdc was resumso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

10 OPEN NEK HnSpITIL

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. tSpeeiall.-The improved Cooper
Hospital In Camden will be thrown open for inspection
tomorrow The project OF founding and endowing the
hospital originated with the brothers. William ID. and
Dr. Richard NJ Cooper. who died before formulating
plans therefor but whose benevolent intentions have
been elaborated and carried out through gifts and
b.auess of money amounting TO $250.OOO made by the
sisters Sarah ". and Elizabeth b. cooper. who also
Joined with their brother, Alexander ooper. ia
yeyance OF the land occup ed. valued at s650.000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
COLOR MAKES 4 Difference IN EDoEFlELp

COLUMBIA. s. c., Aug 7 tspeciab.-Two murder trials
took place IN Edgeneld yesterday. Peter Williams, col
ored was convicted Of the murder OF another negro
william r swearngen, young white man. who mur..
dered a negro was acquitted. The negro killed
Without vocation The trial of three negrocs for the
-Srdsr OF 8 white man will take place TO- morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
AT THE FUNERAL or WOOLF0LK's VICTIMS

AT TIE FUNIRII OF NUDIFULh'S TTFIIWN.
MACON, Ca, Aug. THE funeral OF the nine victims
OF Thomas G. Voolfolk took place here to-day Rose
Hill Cemetery in the presence OF 5000 people The
brought to an abrupt termination by the
rival Of Mrs Edwards sister OF the murderer who
was in Athens at tho time OF the commission Of the
crime Heartrending scenes followed. bringing
the eyes OF every spectator. Voolfolk wa, carried to
Atlanta early this morning for safekreppg. Iio
tinucs TO deny mis- guilt
ATLANTA, Ga. Aug. 7 (Speciab-lhomas G.. Voolfolk,
charged with the massacre in Bibb County Friday
night brought here this morning aud put In Fulton
Jail for safe keeping. lie Judge James r. Nesbtt
and tried 10 employ him counsel Offering
him big fee. lie said all
the family killed his sisters he would
the portion OF his fathers property and could
pay his lawyer we'll Nesbit has yet decided
the The prisoner talked u little about the
crime. but protested innocence In rcfereuce to the
charge that another crime committed beside
der he said there would be another murder II he could
get at the father OF that charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

CAPTAIN CURTIS DYING OF HIS INJURIES.
sTAUSToS. Va, Aug. captain +. L. Curtis, brother
OF Madame Demorest, OF Nsw-York. died to-day from
Injuries received at the Chesapeake and Ohio wreck on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

fHR EMPERORs BID EACH OTHER FAREWELL.
aAsrEIS, Aug. 7-Emperor William and Emperor
Ifsacis Joseph took walk this morning At noon EN-
lssos Francis Joseph paid visit to Emperor William ct
os Badeschloss At the end Of half hour they bade
other embracing at the top OF the staircase
e German suits accompanied the Austrian Emperor
aAesrriage; Emperor William remained the balcony
n %n Emperor Francis Joseph disappeared from VIEW
~ crowd In the street in the meanwhile cheering. Elm
sser william will leave Gastein on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
vPrIOw FEVER RECORD KEY IVES

KEY WEST Fla Aug Six new of fever have
been reported by tho Board OF Health since yesterday
and ono death The record stands Total cases date
22I fetal deaths, IS; total cured All SILL siek 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
FRENCH p1crrREs FOR AMERICA.

snIs Aug. IAN American dealer has recently eI-
ss1osd 100000 francs for modern French pictures
proceeds from the July sales OF French pictures for
-'''es amounted to 5000, 900 francs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE IN CHINA.

IAN IMPERIAL DECREE sANCTIoNlNG THE foRMA-
TON OF BANKING SYNDICATE.
SHANGHAI. Aug TN. Mitkiemitz, with two special
Chinese envoys, started for Washington to-day.
A,ving secured an imperial decree sanctionipg
he formation Of banking syndicate. Tie
Project now only awaits the ratification IN
America The immediate capital Of the proposed bank
kvi be so 100000 taes the anagement having power
Increase the sum. dozen OF the principal american
. eanks will advance the money. Ii Hung Cbang VIII
| chairman. with q joint American and Chinese man
tesment The first work to be undertaken will be q
nlsay between Pekin aud Tientsin and canton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

isisHMEN TOO FOND OF SHOUTING.
-. Aug 7.-Mchael Davitt. speaking at Sligo to-
seat the Cosrsisn Act now In fsros would be the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

ARRESTED ON HIS WAY TO KATKOFFs FUNERAL.
PARIS Aug. Paul Deroulede. who had intended to
be present at the funeral Of Katko arrested and
detained on the Russian frontier while the way to
Moscow because be had passport He too late to
attend the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

WASHINGTON Aug. 7.-Engneer-in- Chief Charles IT,
Long has resigned head OF the Bureau of Steam En-
gncering the Navy Department and Chief Engineer
George W. Melville has been appointed by the President
In his place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN ITALY
Ah Aug. TIT is officially announced that the King
aos accept the resignation of the Ministry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

terday, and he spent much easier day than for
week past. Mr.. and Mrs. Selmes and George Sharp
visited him usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

JACOB sHARPS CONDITION IMPROVED.
Jacob sharp's physician, DIR. Qnmby, said aat
his patients condition was verv czlmhrtable' yes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

FERDINAND WILL DECLINE THE BAUBLE.
VIENNA, Aug. lit is rumored that Prince Ferdinand
will for Bulgaria tomorrow, with the intention Of
formally abdcating the Bulgarian throne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN CYPRUS.
ssADoS. Aug. IA ssvere earthquake shock was felt
>saout the island Of Cyprus to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

list OF Its kind The Irish people, he said werc too fond
OF shouting Deeds. not words wanted II tho
National League were proclaimed secret meetings would
be held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-08

TIE CENTRAL UNION DIVIDED ON SOCIALISM.
No business transacted at tho meeting OF the Cen
tra Labor Union yesterday. The delegates 10 the Cen
ra Union nearly equally divided between Socialists
and Socialists aud effort made by the former
TO pass resolution conlemning the action OF John Me-
Mackn chairman OF the County Committee OF the United
Labor party for his decision that has resulted driving
speech OF length tried 10 impress upon the dele
gates tho idea that the United Labor party had
voted unanimously In the and asked for the Social
support OF the delegates. This lie did not get
for his purpose un ierstOod than the OPP
delegate shouted him down and would not let
hlm he heard. Motions and amendments and calls to
order took up the usual time allotted to business until
motion TO adjourn closed the meeting.